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The Howrah HotelvsThe Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata scores significantly higher than The Howrah Hotel. The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata ranks #3 in Kolkata with approval from 5 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
The Howrah Hotel
Lonely Planet
1,Mukhram Kanoria Road,, Near Howrah Railway Station, Howrah, Kolkata 711101, India
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
Lonely Planet "Though pretty run-down, this characterful 1890 mansion retains elements of original tile-work and Italian chequer-board marble flooring." Full review
The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Fodor's Lonely Planet
13/A Sudder Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $49/night
- Pet Friendly
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's "Popular with people who are not too finicky about service, and are quite prepared to trade modern furnishings and fittings for character and quirkiness (not to mention great location and rates)." Full review
Insight Guides "Well run and not without a certain eccentric charm, it has comfortable rooms and a pleasant garden."
Rough Guide "Chock-full of memorabilia, this famous and old-fashioned family-run hotel exudes a charmingly faded and eccentric Raj atmosphere, though the absence of modernization doesn’t suit all tastes."
Fodor's "If you want a taste of life in the Raj, stay in this Kolkata landmark that dates from 1801 and is in a neighborhood now popular with backpackers and volunteers." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Taking guests since 1936, the Fairlawn is a characterful 1783 Raj-era home fronted by tropical greenery." Full review
